The following week, I filed for divorce and requested temporary orders addressing support, medical expenses, care, and contact.

Dana attached the relevant documents, messages, and my statement.

The medical records were handled with appropriate protections.

I did not ask for every intimate detail of the birth to become a public exhibit simply because some of it could support my account.

There would be notice, responses, and an opportunity for Garrett to give his position.

Dana explained the practical steps without promising which request would be granted or how quickly every issue would be resolved.

When the check was returned through counsel, we retained the copies and documentation of the exchange.